Keep a Property Viewing-Ready

If your home is on the market or shown to guests, small daily habits keep it ready without last-minute panic. Clear surfaces of clutter, realign cushions and chairs, buff visible glass and metal, and ensure the entrance — the first thing anyone sees — is immaculate. A property that is always nearly perfect needs only minutes to become fully so when a viewing is called. Consistency removes the stress of the scramble and protects the impression your home makes. For the full discipline of perpetual presentation, read our guide to show-home maintenance.